Below Average
#1895 of 2,221 schools in MO
Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Ctr.
Elementary School · St. Louis City · St. Louis, MO
A St. Louis City elementary school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3120 ST LOUIS AVE, St. Louis, MO 63106
- Math 3% proficient (2022)
- Reading 8% proficient (2022)
- 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Ctr. score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 5% across the 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 7% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 11% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Ctr. sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the St. Louis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 63Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 46Some Transit
- Bike 58Bikeable
- City Safety: High7,108/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (St. Louis), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$21,475
Median home value
$186,700
Median rent
$739/mo
College educated
19.9%
Homeownership
11.9%
Poverty rate
41%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63106; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janan AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.5 mi | 3 | Compare → |
| Gateway Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 484 | Compare → |
| George Washington Carver ElemEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 112 | Compare → |
| Elias Michael Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 3.3 | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 47 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
St. Louis City
- Schools in district
- 68
- Rank in district
- #44 of 63
- District spending per student
- $22,979NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 31.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Ctr. is listed in ST. LOUIS CITY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Ctr.
Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed.
Ctr. is a public elementary school in St. Louis, MO, part of St. Louis City, serving approximately 211 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,895 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Ctr.
What grades does Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Ctr. serve?
Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Ctr. serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Ctr.?
Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Ctr. has an enrollment of approximately 211 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Ctr.?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Ctr. is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Ctr. rank in MO?
Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Ctr. ranks #1,895 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Ctr.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Ctr. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Ctr.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Ctr. has 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Ctr. a charter school?
No, Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Ctr. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Ctr. a Title I school?
No, Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Ctr. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Ctr.?
100.0% of students at Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Ctr. qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 211
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- St. Louis city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.4%
- Phone
- (314) 533-2750
- Area population (ZIP 63106)
- 7,742
- Area median age
- 31.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 63106; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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